ISD 30 9-12 FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2011-2012

* Course meets Oklahoma’s Promise Requirements

 

French I  *

Course Number:  3111

Semesters:  2

Grade Level: 8, 9

Prerequisite:  Recommend ‘C’ average in language arts

This course provides a foundation in grammar, vocabulary, and culture.  Communication and self expression are the main goals.  Speaking and listening comprehension, as well as reading and writing skills, are emphasized.

 

French II  *

Course Number:  3112

Semesters:  2

Grade Level:  9, 10

Prerequisite:  French I, Recommend ‘C’ average or counselor recommendation and successful completion of quarterly assessment – French I.

The main goal is communication and self-expression within the areas of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing French.  A continuing study of grammar and vocabulary is included.  Geography and customs of French-speaking countries will be studied.   

 

 

French III Pre-AP  *

Course Number:  3195

Semesters:  2

Grade Level:  10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  French II, recommend ‘A’ or ‘B’ or approval of instructor

Students will develop writing skills and speaking skills and will continue to build on their foundation of cultural and historical knowledge and understanding of the French-speaking countries. The purchase of a dictionary is recommended.

 

German I  *

Course Number:  3121

Semesters:  2

Grade Level:  9

Prerequisite:  Recommend ‘C’ average in language arts

This course provides an introduction to the basic language skills of comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing with primary emphasis on comprehension and speaking.  Basic German grammar is taught.  German culture is also presented through films, slides, and tapes.  The purchase of a dictionary is recommended. 

German II  *

Course Number:  3122

Semesters:  2

Grade Level:  10

Prerequisite:  German I, recommend ‘C’ average or counselor recommendation

This course provides continuing development of the four basic skills with emphasis in reading and writing ability.  Additional grammar, vocabulary, and cultural activities are introduced.  Audio/visual materials provide variety in class activities.  The purchase of a dictionary is recommended.

 

German III  *

Course Number:  3124

Semesters:  2

Grade Level:  11, 12

Prerequisite:  German II, ‘A’ or ‘B’ or approval of instructor

This course is intended for students interested in improving proficiency in German.  Students will develop writing, reading, and grammar skills through classroom and independent-study projects. The purchase of a dictionary is recommended

 

 

German IV  *

Course Number:  3125

Semesters:  2

Grade Level:  12

Prerequisite:  German III, ‘A’ or ‘B’ or approval of instructor

This course will focus on refining language skills in preparation for the German Advanced Placement exam.  Along with language skills, history and culture will be further studied.  The purchase of a dictionary is recommended

 

 

Spanish I  *

Course Number:  3161

Semesters:  2

Grade Level:  8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Recommend ‘C’ average in language arts

Communication and self-expression in Spanish are the main goals.  The course provides a strong foundation in grammar, vocabulary, and culture.  The approach emphasizes speaking and listening comprehension as well as reading and writing skills. 

 

Spanish II  *

Course Number:  3162

Semesters:  2

Grade Level:  9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Spanish I, recommend ‘C’ average or counselor recommendation and successful completion of quarterly assessments – Spanish I

Communication and self-expression in Spanish are the main goals.  Oral comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills are stressed.  Additional study of grammar and vocabulary is included, as well as the study of the Hispanic culture

 

Spanish III Pre-AP  *

Course Number:  3191

Semesters:  2

Grade Level:  10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Spanish II, ‘A’ or ‘B’  - successful completion of quarterly assessments – Spanish II      

 

This Pre-AP course is intended to be followed by Spanish IV or Spanish IV AP. It is for serious students interested in improving proficiency in Spanish.  Students will continue their acquisition of Spanish grammar and vocabulary.  Students will use their language skills to develop an understanding of Spanish cultures, and use Spanish for effective day-to-day communication. The core text will be supplemented by numerous authentic sources of reading and listening. 

 

Spanish IV   *

Course Number:   3168

Semesters:  2

Grade Level:  11, 12

Prerequisite: Recommended ‘A’ or ‘B’ Spanish 3 Pre AP

This course will focus on developing proficiency in Spanish. It will be conducted almost exclusively in Spanish. Listening, reading, writing, and speaking (both presentational and interactive) will be practiced daily in the classroom.  Culture of Spanish speaking countries will be explored – in Spanish. A thorough review of Spanish grammar is included.  This course is intended for students interested in becoming more proficient in Spanish. Although NOT an Advanced Placement class, this class will prepare you for Spanish V AP.   The purchase of a Spanish to Spanish dictionary is recommended.

 

 

Spanish IV AP * /V AP *

Course Number:  3192, 3194

Semesters:  2

Grade Level:  11, 12

Prerequisite:  Spanish III Pre-AP, ‘A’ or ‘B’ or approval of instructor

This course is equivalent to a third-semester college course in Spanish.  Students successfully meeting the requirements of this course will be encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Exam in Spanish Language.  The course will is conducted almost exclusively in Spanish.  Selected pieces of literature will be studied and frequent writing assignments (corresponding to the AP Spanish Language test format) will be made.  Students will develop oral proficiency through class discussions and oral presentations.  Grammar and vocabulary will be extensively reviewed, with a focus on using authentic sources and communicating at a more advanced level of Spanish.  The purchase of a Spanish to Spanish dictionary is recommended.